iSchool Distance Learning Fosters In-Person Connections

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As FSU School of Information (iSchool) prepares to celebrate 25 years of online learning during the 2021-2022 academic year, we are once again reminded of how the flexibility of learning from anywhere helps connect individuals with similar passions. In late June, a group of students in the completely online Master of Information (MSI) program met …

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Communication Alumna Organizes Inaugural Digital Literacy Leadership Forum

FSU School of Communication alumna Dr. Ashavaree Das (’13, Ph.D. Communication, Health, Gender, Culture) was a part of a team that organized the inaugural online Digital Literacy Leadership Forum in collaboration with Adobe and supported by Grapheast Elite Education Distribution Partner in MENA Region. The online event was held from June 1 to 2 and …

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SCSD Doctoral Candidate and Associate Professor Publish Paper on Alleviating Burnout in SLPs

School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD) doctoral candidate Leesa Marante and Associate Professor Dr. Kelly Farquharson had their research published by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in the June 8, 2021 issue of Perspectives. Their publication titled, “Tackling Burnout in the School Setting: Practical Tips for School-Based Speech-Language Pathologists,” provides strategies for Speech-Language Pathologists …

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SCSD Assistant Professor Promotes Diverse Children’s Books

SCSD Assistant professor promotes diverse children's books

The article below was written by Ellis Liebeskind-Blaufarb of Tallahassee Democrat and edited by CD Davidson- Hiers. It was published on the front page of the Tallahassee Democrat on Saturday, June 19, 2021.  Changing the way we approach children’s books, Florida State University professor Lakeisha Johnson and her 5 year-old daughter Maya developed their own …

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SCSD Director of Clinical Education Adapts Clinic to COVID-19 Pandemic

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As the newly appointed Director of Clinical Education and Graduate Program Director for the FSU School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD), Dr. Tricia Montgomery has used her new role to help adapt SCSD’s clinical education program over the past year. As Director, Dr. Montgomery ensures that students meet requirements to obtain Florida licensure and …

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School of Communication Alumna Places Third in Film Competition

School of Communication Alumna, Rheannah Wynter, places third in film competition, graphic.

Rheannah Wynter (pictured left), a 2021 graduate of the Digital Media Production program in FSU School of Communication, received an award for her documentary Unshopping in the 26th Annual Palm Beach Student Showcase of Films (SSOF) in late May. Wynter placed in third for the College Feature/Short Awards category, which included a $1,250 prize. SSOF …

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